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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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